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Current sourced reporting and developments involving Vail Resorts, Epic Pass, Vail-owned mountains, operations, business, labor, legal matters, and the ski industry, with an independent and neutral editorial focus.
Mount Sunapee Faces October 20 Public Scrutiny Over Aging Wastewater System
A New Hampshire hearing on October 20 will examine Mount Sunapee's 2026–2030 plans as local conservation advocates press to modernize its aging wastewater system.
Skier 1
2 days ago2 min read
October 5 Vail Shareholder Lawsuit: Price-Fixing Allegations Now Raise Board Oversight Questions
A new October 5 shareholder derivative lawsuit names Vail's board over alleged price-fixing oversight. What the verified court docket establishes—and what remains unproven.
Skier 1
2 days ago2 min read
Oasis Challenges Vail Resorts Board: Crowds, Guest Service and Prices Are Now Investor Issues
Oasis's October 13, 2026 proxy challenge puts Vail's crowds, guest experience, labor tensions and prices under investor scrutiny. What the SEC filing says, and how Vail has responded.
Skier 1
2 days ago2 min read
October 16 Skier Opinion Review: Vail Complaints Stretch From Hunter and Seven Springs to Whistler
An October 16 review of sourced skier complaints from Hunter, Seven Springs, Vail, Park City and Whistler—without relying solely on Reddit or treating review opinions as verified facts.
Skier 1
2 days ago2 min read
Epic Pass in Switzerland: Lift Access Isn't the Whole Cost of the Trip
Epic Pass access at Vail-operated Swiss resorts has different day limits, access-card requirements and optional transport charges. Check the full 2026/27 terms before traveling.
Skier 1
Oct 102 min read
Breckenridge's Free Snowboard Festival Returns December 18–20—What Visitors Still Need to Pay For
Vail-owned Breckenridge announced a free three-day snowboard festival December 18–20, 2026. Free admission isn't the same as a free ski trip.
Skier 1
Oct 101 min read
Archived: Whistler Bike Park 2026 Season Ended October 12
Whistler Blackcomb listed October 12, 2026 as the final day of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park season, subject to weather and operating conditions. This post is now archived.
Skier 1
Oct 61 min read
October 4 Skier Reactions: Epic Pass Pushback Focuses on Crowds, Traffic and Pricing
Recent skier reaction to Vail Resorts’ pass-sales decline continues to focus on crowding, traffic, pricing and the guest experience—not only weather.
Skier 1
Oct 41 min read
SFGate: Vail’s Epic Pass Sales Slide After a Difficult Snow Year
SFGate reports Vail Resorts' Epic Pass units are down 12% after a difficult snow year, with Western resorts hit especially hard.
Skier 1
Oct 11 min read
Midwest Vail Resorts Push 2026-27 Pass Sales as Wilmot Warns Lift Tickets Will Be Limited
Wilmot, Mt. Brighton, Afton Alps and Boston Mills/Brandywine are already promoting 2026-27 winter products; Wilmot and Mt. Brighton say lift tickets will be limited.
Skier 1
Oct 11 min read
Tahoe Skiers React to Vail’s Pass-Sales Drop: Crowds, Traffic and the Northstar Experience
An October 1 Tahoe discussion shows some skiers connecting their Epic Pass decisions to Northstar traffic, crowding and customer experience, while Vail emphasizes weather.
Skier 1
Oct 11 min read
Epic Pass Peak Restrictions for 2026-27: Read the Dates Before You Buy
Epic’s 2026-27 restricted products exclude major holiday dates at Vail, Park City, Whistler, Tahoe and other resorts, with some regional passes carrying additional limits.
Skier 1
Oct 11 min read
Perisher Ends a Challenging 2026 Australian Season After 112 Days
Vail-owned Perisher says its 2026 Australian winter was challenging but still ran for 112 days, with as many as 41 lifts operating at the season’s peak.
Skier 1
Oct 11 min read
Vail Cut Costs While Spending $20 Million More on Marketing. Pass Sales Still Fell.
Vail Resorts says it captured $45 million in cost savings and added $20 million in marketing investment during fiscal 2026, while visitation and upcoming pass-unit sales declined.
Skier 1
Oct 11 min read
Whistler Blackcomb Targets November 20 Opening and Adds New Showcase Chair
Whistler Blackcomb is targeting a November 20 opening for 2026-27 and plans to debut the new Showcase Chair on Blackcomb.
Skier 1
Oct 11 min read
Tahoe Was Hit Hard: Vail Says Visitation Fell 13.4% Companywide After a Brutal Snow Year
Vail Resorts says fiscal 2026 visitation fell 13.4% overall, with especially difficult conditions in the Rockies and Tahoe contributing to lower revenue and profit.
Skier 1
Oct 11 min read
Okemo Gets Major Snowmaking Upgrade as Vail Tries to Improve Northeast Reliability
Vail Resorts says Okemo is receiving one of the largest snowmaking investments in its history, including more than 700 new snow guns and a shift away from diesel compressors.
Skier 1
Oct 11 min read
Vail Plans Two New Park City Lifts for 2027-28 While Access Disputes Continue Nearby
Vail Resorts plans to replace the Eagle and Silverlode lifts at Park City Mountain for winter 2027-28 as separate access litigation remains unresolved.
Skier 1
Oct 11 min read
Vail Resorts Expects Lower Visitation Than Its Old Plan Even If Weather Improves
Vail’s own fiscal 2027 outlook assumes visitation will remain modestly below what the company originally expected for fiscal 2026, despite forecasting a recovery from the weather-hit season.
Skier 1
Oct 11 min read
Vail Targets November 13 Opening; Beaver Creek November 25 for 2026-27 Season
Colorado’s tentative 2026-27 opening calendar has Vail Mountain targeting November 13 and Beaver Creek November 25, weather and snowmaking permitting.
Skier 1
Oct 11 min read
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